50042 ZIP Code – Brayton, Iowa
50042 is a ZIP code serving Brayton, Iowa in Audubon County with a population of approximately 200 residents. The median household income of $76,250 is near the Iowa average and near the national average. Median home values of $120,000 are well below the national average, with 80.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,275 — above the national figure. Housing consists of 96% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.8%, well below the national average. About 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. An estimated 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 55.4, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 50076, 50022, 50117.
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ZIP 50042 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 50042 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 200 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $120k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,275 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 55.4 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.8% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 15.8% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 50076 – Exira
- 50022 – Atlantic
- 50117 – Hamlin
- 50020 – Anita
- 51531 – Elk Horn
- 50274 – Wiota
- 51552 – Marne
- 51543 – Kimballton
- 50002 – Adair
- 50025 – Audubon
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50076 | EXIRA | 1,463 | $49,500 |
| 50022 | ATLANTIC | 8,664 | $59,538 |
| 50117 | HAMLIN | 145 | $57,750 |
| 50020 | ANITA | 1,281 | $67,679 |
| 51531 | ELK HORN | 784 | $59,722 |